Accountant I

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Start Your Accounting Career Where Your Work Makes an Impact. Are you an accounting graduate ready to turn what you've learned into real-world experience? Do you enjoy working with numbers, analyzing information, solving problems, and understanding the story behind financial results? Peoples Gas is looking for an Accountant I to join our Utility Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity to build a strong accounting foundation while gaining hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial analysis. No prior financial work experience is required. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, comfortable with Excel, and ready to learn, this could be a great opportunity to begin your accounting career in the energy and utility industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a regionally accredited college or university, or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a financially related field in lieu of the bachelor's degree in Accounting.
No previous financial work experience is required.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Self-motivated and detail oriented
Strong analytical skills
Organized

Nice To Haves

One or more years of financial work experience with regulated utility accounting experience
Knowledge of software/systems such as SAP, Power Plant and Allegro

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries.
Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts.
Research account variances and help identify the reasons behind financial differences.
Prepare account analyses that support accurate financial reporting.
Support month-end close responsibilities.
Ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Collaborate with accounting and finance partners to meet reporting deadlines.
Prepare reports filed with regulatory agencies, including FERC and the FPSC.
Assist with data requests associated with audits and utility rate cases.
Contribute to the development of financial budgets and forecasts.
Analyze accounts and research financial variances.
Assist with ad hoc financial reporting.
Participate in special projects that support the needs of the department and business.
Support financial accounting and reporting activities.
Fulfill primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during incident response assignments.